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What does the number of threads on an Intel Core i5 processor mean?

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anthodu01 Posted messages 1562 Status Contributor -  
 fyry_ry -
Hello, there's something that intrigues me. I've seen on several processors that it says 2 cores/4 threads.

But after several searches on the internet, I must admit that I don't understand what threads mean?

So if someone could give me some info, that would be really nice of them.

Thanks in advance.

Anthodu01

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    king_AbSi Posted messages 4 Status Member 167
     
    Hi Gaël!
    I recently read an article about hyper-threading and according to my understanding...

    You first have to think of a computer application as a set of instructions that the processor needs to handle (e.g., you're in Word typing text, adding images or watermarks) each process is a "thread" which is usually executed by a core (of the processor). If you have 2 cores or more, you would agree that it gives more advantages for multitasking. Without hyper-threading, a core only executes one thread (process) at a time. And when a processor is equipped with this technology, it can manage several.
    If a processor gives you 2 cores/4 threads, it means that each core can simultaneously handle 2 threads (processes) at a time.
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    1. marco
       
      thank you, it's clear
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    2. paradox
       
      clear, sharp, precise, nothing to say
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    3. rabby
       
      It's very well explained.
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    4. pfiue
       
      Thank you, much better than online dictionaries :)
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    5. fyry_ry
       

      thank you, it's very clear

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